Who they should sell:
Heurelho Gomes – As soon as Brad Friedel signed the writing was on the wall for the Brazilian international who had fallen from grace since his impressive start to life at White Heart Lane. Lauded as a coup when he joined from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven back in 2008. However, he spent the second half of last season on loan with Bundesliga side Hoffenhiem where he took over from the experienced Tim Wisse but couldn’t help the side finish above the bottom three. Now with Hugo Lloris and the evergreen Brad Friedel in front of him it doesn’t seem as though he will get much game time at all and a move back to his former stomping grounds in the Eredivisie has been mooted.
Benoit Assou-Ekotto – The Cameroonian international was once so highly regarded at the club, taking over from Bale in the left back slot once the Welsh ace began to move himself forward. There has always been a suspicion of him, though, ever since he admitted that he predominantly played football for the money. However, up until recently his commitment and desire were never in doubt as a string of fine performances made him one of the most underrated left backs in the Premier League. Sometimes capable of some highly eccentric behaviour he sometimes leaves fans with their hearts in their mouths with antics such as attempting step-overs in his own penalty area. AVB doesn’t seem to trust in him anymore, preferring to use a natural centre back in his position instead or the young Danny Rose.
Scott Parker – Under Harry Redknapp, and alongside Luka Modric, Parker had rejuvenated himself into one of the finest late bloomers in the country and had been expected to enjoy a long Indian summer into the twilight of his career. However, an ankle operation after Euro 2012 left the midfielder a shadow of his former self and under Villas-Boas has not been able to perform the box-to-box role envisaged for him. Redknapp is thought to be willing to take him off their hands this summer, and with him turning 33 in October and the increased competition for places at the club, now may very well be a good time to sell.
Tom Huddlestone – Huddlestone has been the epitome of a player perennially on the verge of a move away from White Heart Lane. He’s highly rated, yet can never seen to get a steady run of games and as an England international the time may be right for him to finally take that leap and head somewhere that will be able to give him what he needs. He has now been given permission to speak with the Black Cats ahead of a £5 million move and will make a refreshing change from Paolo Di Canio’s recent surge of signing little known players from abroad. Spurs are keen to cash in on the 26-year-old in order to raise funds for future transfers and had even offered him to Aston Villa in a part exchange deal to bring Christian Benteke to the club, but Villa rejected the approach. Blessed with a wide range of passing and a thunderous shot – he would be an asset to any side, unfortunately for him, and to a lesser extent Spurs too, they are able to attract a calibre of player that you could say is a rung or two higher on the chart than the former Forest man.